Homeless Teen in Chicago New Here

[TMac]

I've seen each and every one of those videos, lol but thanks though!

sounds like you are doing more than 99% of people so you are on your way to reaching your goal of being in the 1%. I can't wait to see you in one of those videos.

 

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[ashj1893]

sounds like you are doing more than 99% of people so you are on your way to reaching your goal of being in the 1%. I can't wait to see you in one of those videos.

Haha I can't wait either!

 

[FastNAwesome]

I literally feel like a piece of shit being there, with no money, no job, no education, nothing but a will to make it......to be one of the 1%.............

Hey man...been there. Yes, homeless! So I can imagine how you feel. I know many here on forum can feel for you, but they can hardly understand how cruel it gets.

And trust me, you already are the 1%, because situation like yours breaks EVERYONE but the strongest. Even if you feel weaker then the rest there, you are the strongest one - they already gave up. Maybe they have it a little easier today, but they gave it up, you didn't.

Cry, scream, I don't care, you have the right to feel bad.

About people looking down on you, don't take it personally, take is a lesson on people. For them you're just another bum. Well, F them! It will just build your character not to give an F what they think. Tomorrow, when you get into a little bit of money, 1 good suit and pair of shoes, those same people will look entirely differently at you.

Now you're below them, and then you'll go above them, and mess with their head when you drive by in a luxury car, while they still pay off their junk of a vehicle.

I know your internet time may be limited so don't wanna waste it, some quick tips:

- What saved me was finding a job as the janitor of the luxurious villa, i had my little warm room there
and was able to sleep nicely, I even had a refrigerator + was getting paid a little something.

- Get a girl. Some girl that you like and that wants you in your current situation. Don't be ashamed,
that may be a quality girl right there, the one who can be with you when it's rough. Btw. you're young, have fun.
Use protection though if you don't want family yet

- Even without qualifications, you can find jobs, you can find good people who will get you under their
wing, teach you and give you a job - as there are good people, who value human qualities so show
what you got. Ask, ask, ask, seek, try, persuade, beg for a chance if you need to. A chance must be somewhere

- We're here not about jobs, but according to your situation, I think having a job could do you much good at this
point, by putting roof over your head, food on the table, and chance to learn what you need to so you can start
your fastlane business.

You have my sincere wishes to succeed and don't give up ever, this is just one heavy workout making
you tough enough for this thing called life, and once you get out of it, this street school, and all you've been
through will make you so much stronger in every aspect of your life.

GO GET IT!

 

[ashj1893]

Hey man...been there. Yes, homeless! So I can imagine how you feel. I know many here on forum can feel for you, but they can hardly understand how cruel it gets.

And trust me, you already are the 1%, because situation like yours breaks EVERYONE but the strongest. Even if you feel weaker then the rest there, you are the strongest one - they already gave up. Maybe they have it a little easier today, but they gave it up, you didn't.

Cry, scream, I don't care, you have the right to feel bad.

About people looking down on you, don't take it personally, take is a lesson on people. For them you're just another bum. Well, F them! It will just build your character not to give an F what they think. Tomorrow, when you get into a little bit of money, 1 good suit and pair of shoes, those same people will look entirely differently at you.

Now you're below them, and then you'll go above them, and mess with their head when you drive by in a luxury car, while they still pay off their junk of a vehicle.

I know your internet time may be limited so don't wanna waste it, some quick tips:

- What saved me was finding a job as the janitor of the luxurious villa, i had my little warm room there
and was able to sleep nicely, I even had a refrigerator + was getting paid a little something.

- Get a girl. Some girl that you like and that wants you in your current situation. Don't be ashamed,
that may be a quality girl right there, the one who can be with you when it's rough. Btw. you're young, have fun.
Use protection though if you don't want family yet

- Even without qualifications, you can find jobs, you can find good people who will get you under their
wing, teach you and give you a job - as there are good people, who value human qualities so show
what you got. Ask, ask, ask, seek, try, persuade, beg for a chance if you need to. A chance must be somewhere

- We're here not about jobs, but according to your situation, I think having a job could do you much good at this
point, by putting roof over your head, food on the table, and chance to learn what you need to so you can start
your fastlane business.

You have my sincere wishes to succeed and don't give up ever, this is just one heavy workout making
you tough enough for this thing called life, and once you get out of it, this street school, and all you've been
through will make you so much stronger in every aspect of your life.

GO GET IT!

Thanks, it is true, the reality of being homeless, and completely down, is soul-breaking, it's gotten so bad to the point where I even feel pain from time to time. This is literally hell on Earth, but I'll make it! I just don't see the "girlfriend" part working, I don't have a home, lol not gonna happen.


Oh, and did I mention how the people that stay at the shelter get treated like shit? Yeah, I could go on but what I need to do is find a temporary system to make me enough money to get into an apartment, without the stress, grief, and pain slowing down my progress from building my Fastlane business

 

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[Nuckols]

Reading this has make me come to the conclusion to work harder tomorrow. Thank you!

 

[ashj1893]

Reading this has make me come to the conclusion to work harder tomorrow. Thank you!

Your welcome!

 

[kurtyordy]

so all that has been typed here, besides keeping this thread updated, what are you doing on a daily basis to work towards your IM goals?

 

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[MJ DeMarco]

MJ, you are much inspiration for me, as I am from Chicago as well!

Like the others have mentioned, your hardship will make you stronger than most and why you might not believe it, it will become an asset of yours. Iron sharpens iron. Pressure makes diamonds.

My advice to you in your situation is to become valuable. Have something that people want. And since you have limited resources, what you have is your time, your labor, and your smarts between your ears. A job probably won't come from a normal source (newspaper, sign) but based on your own ingenuity ... "hey I noticed that your XYZ needs fixing/cleaning/moving/etc would you like me to do it for $20?" Or, do it for free and hope for a donation. Focus on learning how to generate money, from nothing.

I wish ya well.

 

[ashj1893]

so all that has been typed here, besides keeping this thread updated, what are you doing on a daily basis to work towards your IM goals?

Well members from another forum have been helping me out, one hooked me up with site that offers software tutorials, like WP, the Adobe line, and the like, and things of that sort. The other guy brought me into a Network, where I should be making some pretty nice commissions.......so yeah I'm doing a whole lot more than reading the forums and looking at inspirational youtube videos, lol

 

[ashj1893]

Like the others have mentioned, your hardship will make you stronger than most and why you might not believe it, it will become an asset of yours. Iron sharpens iron. Pressure makes diamonds.

My advice to you in your situation is to become valuable. Have something that people want. And since you have limited resources, what you have is your time, your labor, and your smarts between your ears. A job probably won't come from a normal source (newspaper, sign) but based on your own ingenuity ... "hey I noticed that your XYZ needs fixing/cleaning/moving/etc would you like me to do it for $20?" Or, do it for free and hope for a donation. Focus on learning how to generate money, from nothing.

I wish ya well.

Thank you very much, MJ! Someday, I'll be able to register at the Lambo forums and feel good about it, lol

 

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[WBoone]

My advise for what its worth is to put your business plans on the back burner at the moment (doesnt mean give up on them or stop working on them but just that its not #1 priority yet). Get a job at any cost, get a roof over your head then you can get your business up and running.

Go to Salvation Army, Goodwill, etc..they have employment counselors with connections that can help you get into a job, any job. Like someone else said go to the malls as well and every store you can find. Go to walmart, kmart, lowes, home depot, all the big box stores ofcourse. Someone WILL hire you, you seem like a personable guy. Dont worry about the PHD competing with the highschoolers for jobs, retailers care about your work ethic, your attitude, your customer service skills, etc more than they care if you have a PHD or not. Think about this, chicagos unemployment rate is what 15% or so? I really have no idea but lets say 15% that means 85% of the people are working, whats stopping you from being one of them? You can do it.

Also, I dont know how student loans work really but look into getting one and going to school.

 

[ashj1893]

My advise for what its worth is to put your business plans on the back burner at the moment (doesnt mean give up on them or stop working on them but just that its not #1 priority yet). Get a job at any cost, get a roof over your head then you can get your business up and running.

Go to Salvation Army, Goodwill, etc..they have employment counselors with connections that can help you get into a job, any job. Like someone else said go to the malls as well and every store you can find. Go to walmart, kmart, lowes, home depot, all the big box stores ofcourse. Someone WILL hire you, you seem like a personable guy. Dont worry about the PHD competing with the highschoolers for jobs, retailers care about your work ethic, your attitude, your customer service skills, etc more than they care if you have a PHD or not. Think about this, chicagos unemployment rate is what 15% or so? I really have no idea but lets say 15% that means 85% of the people are working, whats stopping you from being one of them? You can do it.

Also, I dont know how student loans work really but look into getting one and going to school.

i agree with most everything except the student loan part, it's just not optimal....

 

[WBoone]

well being homeless is not optimal either and from my understanding of student loans is that you can work living expenses into them as well. That is why i said to look into them, not because i think college is going to make you rich or anything.

 

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[PrincessK]

This thread is so awesome ! I am so inspired by all of the love and encouragement here ! You r a success !!

“Success is the
progressive realization
of a worthy ideal.”
Earl Nightingale

 

[ashj1893]

well being homeless is not optimal either and from my understanding of student loans is that you can work living expenses into them as well. That is why i said to look into them, not because i think college is going to make you rich or anything.

But seeing as I have no income in the first place, AND the rising costs of Student Loans, it just doesn't make sense.

 

[ashj1893]

This thread is so awesome ! I am so inspired by all of the love and encouragement here ! You r a success !!

“Success is the
progressive realization
of a worthy ideal.”
Earl Nightingale

Ok, seems good.

 

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[johnp]

Thanks for the encouragement. Means a lot. I want to build an E-Commerce Site, and a new Social Media network, but I need to know-how to build them. I have seen the video on Robert Herjavec and how he graduated in English, and took a 6 month internship at IBM and was able to build his own Computer Security company, which is sold for over a $100 Million dollars to AT&T. He even built another Tech company which sold for even more. So I know I can do it, I'm all alone on my path and need to come across the right people as well.

I might be able to help you out. First, you don't need to know how to do any of the building. You can easily outsource the entire development of your social media network. There are drawbacks to oursourcing but if you are motivated enough then it will work. One problem is that you will need money to get a team, but outsourcing is a fairly cheap option. And I might be able to help you with the money part. You can also try raise money for your project at a site called Indie Go Go, you can google it. I started my own business, which is a social network. I started it with 20K of college debt to my name. It is possible to raise the money no matter what situation you are in. If you want to talk in private then feel free to PM me.

 

[DeletedUser397]

I can't say I understand your plight because I've never been homeless or even close to poor. The only financial hardship I've experienced is being broke or in debt, but throughout it all I've taken a lot for granted. I'm very inspired by your attitude. It seems you're headed in the right direction, and agree with others that you're story will be an amazing one. I also didn't know there were others on this forum who had once been homeless - wow, that's even more inspiring to see how hard some have worked.

The only thing I'd like to recommend is listening/watching this video:
Inspiration : How Bad Do You Want It? (Success) - YouTube

And also, anything by Eric Thomas:
etthehiphoppreacher's Channel - YouTube

His youtube videos are incredibly inspiring and motivational, and he was once homeless, highschool dropout, etc. as well. Apparently it took him 12 years to get his college degree and about 20 years total to make it. But he kept on. In one of his videos he talked about how he made $20k in 2 days just giving a speech. He's someone who has been there and really made it. I think you may find his stuff helpful.

 

[ashj1893]

I can't say I understand your plight because I've never been homeless or even close to poor. The only financial hardship I've experienced is being broke or in debt, but throughout it all I've taken a lot for granted. I'm very inspired by your attitude. It seems you're headed in the right direction, and agree with others that you're story will be an amazing one. I also didn't know there were others on this forum who had once been homeless - wow, that's even more inspiring to see how hard some have worked.

The only thing I'd like to recommend is listening/watching this video:
Inspiration : How Bad Do You Want It? (Success) - YouTube

And also, anything by Eric Thomas:
etthehiphoppreacher's Channel - YouTube

His youtube videos are incredibly inspiring and motivational, and he was once homeless, highschool dropout, etc. as well. Apparently it took him 12 years to get his college degree and about 20 years total to make it. But he kept on. In one of his videos he talked about how he made $20k in 2 days just giving a speech. He's someone who has been there and really made it. I think you may find his stuff helpful.

Thank you very much for the information, I will be sure to check it out ASAP! I still have SOOOO much to learn, YEARS worth of information to consume, and experience to gain, I look forward to accelerating my path as much as mathematically possible........


EDIT: I'm watching this Eric Thomas guy's videos right now, and he hit's the nail on the head! Can't wait to watch some more, while working on my own plans......I'm pumped, now time to keep my momentum moving!!!!

 

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[ashj1893]

UPDATE: I've been trying to earn some money with Affiliate Marketing(JUST to get myself a place to live, while I work on my Fastlane Strategy, but it's not going so well at the moment, but nonetheless I'm not giving up!)

 

[ashj1893]

Hey guys, just here to give you all a very unfortunate update. A couple nights ago, as some of you who have me on Skype may already know, at Pacfic Garden Mission, the shelter I was staying at, I ended up having BOTH of my unused 7 Day Passes along with $7 bucks stolen out of my wallet. Then, just this morning, my backpack, that had my Phone Charger, Snacks, Omega 3 pills that I needed, David Beckham cologne that I had for the longest, my MTG Collection that I occassionally used to sell cards out of the Card Shops to have pocket change, my notepad, and most importantly, my Laptop that I use to do my IM work, charger included, came up missing.

While I can't confirm 100% that it has been stolen, (since there's a LOT of bags inside the Day Room, and it MIGHT be lost within them) so I have to go there tonight after the room gets cleared out to know for sure what happened to my stuff. But the odds are highly against me, as I looked long and hard all across the room.....So I'm at the library's computers right now, and since I just happen to still have my Flash Drive so I'm able to Skype (Hit up Google for a portable version to bypass this issue and downloaded it to my Flash Drive like a smart person, lol)

Problem is, there's work that I'm just plain unable to do atm as a result of this. So now, I must find yet another way.....

 

[Sharp]

Hi ash!

One thing you could do is walk up to every company and corporation is pitch them on why you would be a good fit. In Chicago, if there are rich people, then there are probably some willing to help out. Affiliate marketing is good, but it takes some time to buildup your passive income.

Also, do you know of any youth groups? I know there is Boys and Girls club in America and Canada. If you simply talk to them, they will give you some advice and arrange for something. I just hope you find your things.

 

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[ashj1893]

Hi ash!

One thing you could do is walk up to every company and corporation is pitch them on why you would be a good fit. In Chicago, if there are rich people, then there are probably some willing to help out. Affiliate marketing is good, but it takes some time to buildup your passive income.

Also, do you know of any youth groups? I know there is Boys and Girls club in America and Canada. If you simply talk to them, they will give you some advice and arrange for something. I just hope you find your things.

Hey sharp! Thanks for the advice. Of course, Chicago has plenty of people whom are very well off. The problem is an overwhelming marjority of them wouldn't give me the time of day because of the "undesirables" i.e. theives, panhandlers of the same skin color as me whom have been an issue throughout the city, namely downtown for decades. And that's even if I could get access to them. There's no way I'm getting past security in these high rises downtown. As for youth groups, they only deal with people up to 17 here, and since I'm almost 19, there's really not much available. The better places are all full and have waiting lists, or are for women and children, neither of which I have......

 

[Sharp]

Hi!

I know how it must feel like to be a minority as I am one myself. However, if you walk up to plants or factories, you might be able to get some chance. You could look into Boys and Girls Clubs. You are young enough and can start with a basic job. The least they can do for you is give you the resources to go ahead. I know from personal experience and since you are an eloquent writer, you could work with their marketing team and community. As long as you have a talking relationship, that's what matters. Tell them your story and go for a cup of coffee and simply talk like a friend.

In life, I am fortunate to have parents who even though are poor are still supportive and are against me moving out, but I know that my first professional job came from a personal relationship. If you need help with a cover letter and resume, I can pm you a guide on cover letter and resume which highlight your skills and so forth.

Right now you are surviving. Your goal is to be comfortable, and then work your way to the fastlane. Visit the nearest Boys and Girls club and try to develop a personal relationship. You are old, but old enough to be a teacher there or do something.

 

[ashj1893]

Been a while I've been to forum. It is unfortunate seeing what you are going though. Personally, I would not recommend one to move to Chicago. When I was still living in Chicago, it was hard finding a job. I was lukcy that I founded a job as I was recommend by a good friend of mine for the company he was working for and they gave me an opportunity. I worked and saved up some money and was able to pack my belongings and headed to Texas. My advice would be maybe see if you can do any minimal job (maybe working at daylabor) for a whiel and get some income coming; Save it and maybe relocate to another s where the unemploymnet isnt that high as it is in Chicago; Texas, Ok, has low unemployment rate. You can find a job here quickly. In fact a friend of mine moved out here recntly and within a week of coming here, she was able to locate a job. So, there is quote that says " Go where you are celebrated, not where you are tolerated." I have been living here in texas now for some time and I love it here. I go back to chicago every now and then, but I would not move back to chicago for one aiota. It's rough there. the weather, plus finding a job, plus I believe I saw somewhere that chicago was the numebr city for gang on gang vilonce; etc; So, my advice would be to relocate to another place. it's not as crazy as you think. Try to get some savings saved up and maybe get a job line up from another city just move somewhere to give yourself a fresh start. Anyways, I wish you the best bro. Everyone of us is rooting for you. With each mistake learn from it. See yourself as a student of the universe. Anyways, good luck bro!!!

Thanks a lot, I appreciate your honesty. Not too many people are willing to tell the truth about how this city is. I have been pondering a move for YEARS actually. I've never been happy in this city, and it's not as alive as people make it out to be. While the gangs aren't really as much a problem as the media makes them out to be (they rarely are), it still is a problem if you're in the area, seeing as they do disturb the peace quite often. I am a witness to this, as I've lived all over the city my entire life. I at this moment have $115.00 in Paypal, $9.00 in cash, and another $100 coming through paypal soon after I get these boring Articles done. If I could move to another state or country knowing I'd have an opportunity to restart my life, I would. I just don't know where to go, or how much I'd need. I know I have enough for round trip via Amtrak, and the like, but where would I go? I also have NO connections out of state, or even in state for that matter......

 

[Gabeseg]

My advice would be to get more income saved up. At least 2/3 months for living expenses. I was very fortunate w as I didn't have a job lined up when I moved out here. I just went on faith that things would work out knowing that I had a strong spirit and that I can handle anything life threw at me even if it meant sleeping in my car for a while. But I would recommended for you to maybe try to see if you can get a job lined up before you do decide to relocate because it can be hard to rent an apartment without any job reference unless, if you maybe find a roomate, whcih is what I did for the first few months until I was stable financially. And, do not worry about no connections. I didn't know anyone either when I moved out here. I wanted to be in an environment that would soothe my soul. And it is working till this day. You cant pay me to relocate back to Chi-town. Don t get me wrong, I still come back for a visit every now and then, but this is where I belong. Anyways, with the internet, facebook, twitter, I would recommend to network. Find the city you want to live in and ask around as to how things are with job situation, what the cost of living is, etc. Right now, TX and OK, would be on my top list of where the economy is still doing well as it was not hit that hard with the real estate crash. I would recommend to stay away from places like California or Florida. But that is just my 2 cents. But I believe the most important thing is that you have to have strong believe in yourself that no matter what happens or what life throws at you, that you are going to make it. And if things do not work out, well, u can always move back. Anyways, good luck to you. Find ways to get the momentum going for you. Wish u the best of luck; I feel u bro as I have been where u currently are going though right now. Those were some of my darkest hrs. Anyways, good luck to you.

 

[ashj1893]

My advice would be to get more income saved up. At least 2/3 months for living expenses. I was very fortunate w as I didn't have a job lined up when I moved out here. I just went on faith that things would work out knowing that I had a strong spirit and that I can handle anything life threw at me even if it meant sleeping in my car for a while. But I would recommended for you to maybe try to see if you can get a job lined up before you do decide to relocate because it can be hard to rent an apartment without any job reference unless, if you maybe find a roomate, whcih is what I did for the first few months until I was stable financially. And, do not worry about no connections. I didn't know anyone either when I moved out here. I wanted to be in an environment that would soothe my soul. And it is working till this day. You cant pay me to relocate back to Chi-town. Don t get me wrong, I still come back for a visit every now and then, but this is where I belong. Anyways, with the internet, facebook, twitter, I would recommend to network. Find the city you want to live in and ask around as to how things are with job situation, what the cost of living is, etc. Right now, TX and OK, would be on my top list of where the economy is still doing well as it was not hit that hard with the real estate crash. I would recommend to stay away from places like California or Florida. But that is just my 2 cents. But I believe the most important thing is that you have to have strong believe in yourself that no matter what happens or what life throws at you, that you are going to make it. And if things do not work out, well, u can always move back. Anyways, good luck to you. Find ways to get the momentum going for you. Wish u the best of luck; I feel u bro as I have been where u currently are going though right now. Those were some of my darkest hrs. Anyways, good luck to you.

Thanks for understanding......

 

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[AcquireCurrency]

Contact local factories or manufacturers and explain you and your mothers situation to them.

Alot of factories that use production lines need labourers to move, inspect, package or assemble products. Tell them you will be happy with anything, I am sure it won't take long to find a job if you keep at it.


Good luck

 

[kraze]

AcquireCurrency is right in that the factories and warehouses are your best bet to get a decent paying job w/o the completion of school. Only thing with that is that factories contract the hiring to job agencies, so calling direct might do you no good. Your best bet would be to:

1) google job agencies in the chicago area, specifically those dealing with general labour.
2) send a copy of your resume to each one
3) you should honestly be able to find a job from at least one (according to yellowpages there are 636 of these)
Chicago Employment Agencies | Employment Agencies in Chicago, IL - YP.com (you have to sort through those to find ones filling general labour positions)
4) Do w/ the cash as you see fit

Also, with winter/heavy snowfall approaching, you could purchase a snow shovel (new or used from thrift store), make some fliers and hustle your service to every neighbourhood in town).

With someone in your situation, I wouldn't be so focused on internet/affiliate marketing as it takes time.

All the best

 

[ashj1893]

AcquireCurrency is right in that the factories and warehouses are your best bet to get a decent paying job w/o the completion of school. Only thing with that is that factories contract the hiring to job agencies, so calling direct might do you no good. Your best bet would be to:

1) google job agencies in the chicago area, specifically those dealing with general labour.
2) send a copy of your resume to each one
3) you should honestly be able to find a job from at least one (according to yellowpages there are 636 of these)
Chicago Employment Agencies | Employment Agencies in Chicago, IL - YP.com (you have to sort through those to find ones filling general labour positions)
4) Do w/ the cash as you see fit

Also, with winter/heavy snowfall approaching, you could purchase a snow shovel (new or used from thrift store), make some fliers and hustle your service to every neighbourhood in town).

With someone in your situation, I wouldn't be so focused on internet/affiliate marketing as it takes time.

All the best

Well, at I have been making leaps and bounds in IM, considering my circumstances.......haha I will be making enough money to get myself a cheap place to stay with 3-5 weeks from now, assuming I keep working at it. Even though it sucks a few hundred will have to go to a new laptop so I can get off these public computers... Also, I was left with no other option but to get a Link Card(Food Stamps), which gives me 200 a month (400 this month for some reason, which I can technically cash out at certain ATM's if I wanted to. 200 for the emergency funds, and 200 for the standard monthly.) So that helps, too. While my current mindset of myself makes me feel bad sometimes, with being homeless and all, while having to walk the streets everyday, lined up with Luxury Lofts, Condos, Apartments, Trump Tower, and the like, and seeing people go in and out of them......I am proud of myself for the current tenacity that I do have.....I've never forgotten the dreams and views I have in my head of the way I want myself to live and look years from now. So yea, it's a day by day struggle, but I'm slowly dragging myself out of this grave.....

Thanks to you all for the support and advice thus far!

 

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